Tropical Storm Fay - August 25, 2008 Sugar Valley Tornado

Sugar Valley Tornado - Calhoun County

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	90 MPH
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	0.1 of a Mile
Maximum Path Width:	50 Yards
Approximate Start Point:	33.64/-85.68 at 12:11 PM

A National Weather Service damage assessment team surveyed the storm damage in Calhoun County. It was determined that the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado was rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds around 90 MPH. The total tornado damage path was less than 0.1 of a mile long and was 50 yards wide at its widest point.

A brief tornado damage path was found in the Sugar Valley Subdivision, just off State Highway 22 in the southeastern portion of Calhoun County. One house was badly damaged in the subdivision.

Damage Photos

Home Damage

Garage Damage

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